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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 427.76 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 427.76 and 122.80 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 427.76 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/427.76 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 427.76 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 52,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528.93/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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